Abstract: This paper presents a finite element approach of multibody systems using the special Euclidean group SE(3) framework. The development leads to a compact and unified mixed coordinate formulation of the rigid bodies and the ...

Abstract: This paper describes a finite element approach to the analysis of flexible multibody systems. It is based on the motion formalism that (1) uses configuration and motion to describe the kinematics of flexible multibody ...

Abstract: The gradient-based design optimization of mechanical systems requires robust and efficient sensitivity analysis tools. The adjoint method is regarded as the most efficient semi-analytical method to evaluate sensitivity ...